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Before issuing a solicitation, ensure that a peer review group or scientific review group (e.g., Advisory Council or Board, Board of Scientific Counselors, Program Advisory Group (PAG), or a Special Emphasis Panel) approves the project concept under requirements of 42 CFR 52h.

If a substantial amount of time has passed since the concept review, prior to award of the contract determine whether peer review is required again to ensure the continued scientific merit of the concept.

If the NIAID director or designee defers the presolicitation peer review, ensure that the solicitation states that a peer review group has not yet reviewed the project concept and must do so before proposal review—otherwise we are not allowed to make an award.

NIAID Director or Designee

You may defer the presolicitation peer review of a project concept if you determine that the accomplishment of essential program objectives would otherwise be placed in jeopardy and any further delay clearly would not be in the best interest of the government.

When you defer presolicitation concept review, document the basis for that determination.

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